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YA12 HPE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,241 mi
Last recorded90,241 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 88,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,657 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,543 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,901 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 74,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,553 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 56,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,690 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YA12 HPE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA12 HPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA12 HPE registered?

YA12 HPE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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